August 2023 – Page 2 – Science Africa

Green Business Opportunities Abundant in Africa, UNEP Says

Green Business Opportunities Abundant in Africa, UNEP Says By Sharon Atieno Though Africa is disproportionately vulnerable to the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change and pollution, the continent offers numerous opportunities for environmentally friendly business ventures that could spur economic growth. This is according to theAfrica Environment Outlook for Business launched during the 19th […]

21 Aug, 23

Renowned Kenyan Scientist Launches Autobiography

Renowned Kenyan Scientist Launches Autobiography By Gift Briton Professor Emeritus Ratemo Michieka, a renowned scholar and researcher, referred to as the ‘father of weed science research’ in Kenya, officially launched his autobiography in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. Prof. Emeritus Michieka is an environmental scientist specializing in weed science is the current chairman of the National Research […]

21 Aug, 23

Africa Needs New Economic Model to Cope with Environmental Calamities

Africa Needs New Economic Model to Cope with Environmental Calamities By Sharon Atieno With Africa already feeling the effect of the triple planetary crisis- climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste- the continent needs a new economic model to be more resilient. This is according to Elizabeth Mrema, United Nations Environment Programme […]

21 Aug, 23

Kenya: Mathare Youths Cleaning Environment by Turning Waste to Energy

Kenya: Mathare Youths Cleaning Environment by Turning Waste to Energy By Vanessa Akoth Waste management is among the major challenges facing Nairobi, Kenya’s capital. Of an estimated daily production of 2,400 tonnes of solid waste, less than 45% is recycled and reused. This is way below the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)’s set target of […]

17 Aug, 23

Africa can be Part of Global Supply Chain, UNCTAD Says

Africa can be Part of Global Supply Chain, UNCTAD Says By Sharon Atieno Despite the impact of COVID-19, climate change and the Ukraine-Russia war on Africa, the continent has the potential to become a major actor in the global supply chain. This is according to a report launched by the United Nations Conference on Trade […]

Africa: Unfair Global Financing Structures Hindering Attainment of SDGs

Africa: Unfair Global Financing Structures Hindering Attainment of SDGs By Gift Briton Experts have called for remodeling of the global financing structures noting that the current structure is unfair and disadvantageous to most African countries. According to Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), African countries pay up to […]

17 Aug, 23

Greater Horn of Africa: Heat Stress to Continue in Some Parts

Greater Horn of Africa: Heat Stress to Continue in Some Parts By Gift Briton High levels of heat stress are expected to continue in northern Sudan and coastal Eritrea in the next seven days, with warmer-than-average temperaturespredicted over most places of the Greater Horn of Africa (GHA). This is according to the Intergovernmental Authority on […]

Dry Conditions Expected in Most Parts of Kenya

Dry Conditions Expected in Most Parts of Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Most parts of Kenya are likely to be dry except for a few areas in the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley and the Coast which are expected to receive rainfall. This is according to the Kenya Meteorological Department […]

14 Aug, 23

AATF, NABDA Discuss Partnership to Improve Food Security in Nigeria

AATF, NABDA Discuss Partnership to Improve Food Security in Nigeria By Joyce Ojanji The African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) in Nigeria are set to collaborate on research and development activities capable of reducing post-harvest crop losses and enhancing nutrition security among Nigerians. The possible areas of collaboration identified by […]

10 Aug, 23

Rainfall to Continue in Most Parts of Kenya

Rainfall to Continue in Most Parts of Kenya By Joyce Ojanji Rainfall is expected to continue over some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley and the Coast with the South-eastern lowlands, North-western and North-eastern Kenya are likely to be generally dry. This is according to the Kenya […]